FERNDALE played some expansive rugby throughout this absorbing encounter, which produced three excellent tries from Richard Carpenter, David Rogers and Lee Jones.

Ferndale captain Daniel Coleman added two conversions and two penalties to help the Dale to a long overdue victory in Division Four South East.

Next-up, Ferndale will look to improve on their league position when they entertain Tonyrefail at Greenwood Park on Saturday, December 13.

Then Ferndale travel to Welshpool for a Swalec Cup game on Saturday, December 20. Supporters are reminded that the bus will leave the clubhouse at 8.30am, stopping at Builth Wells for breakfast, then arriving in plenty of time for the 2.30pm kick-off.